BY THE SEA, BY THE SEA…
Playalinda Beach is one of the most natural and beautiful beaches on the East Coast, with miles of shoreline for walking, fishing and enjoying the lapping waves.
Playalinda Beach is part of the Canaveral National Seashore, the longest stretch of undeveloped Atlantic Coastline in Florida. Depending on the time of the year you visit, you may be able to participate in a nighttime sea turtle walk or catch the hatchlings rushing to the sea at dawn.
Playalinda Beach is at the southern end of Canaveral National Seashore nearest rocket launch pads. There are vehicle pull off areas to view the freshwater ponds and famous launch pads 39A and 39B.
Get our BEACHES ADVENTURE map below or at the Downtown Titusville Welcome Center.
Sharing the Seashore with Sea Turtles
Sea turtles nest here. Loggerhead, Green, Leatherback, and more rarely Kemp’s Ridley and Hawksbill turtles elect this seashore. Peak nesting season is generally June and July but does begin earlier and continues into October. Learn more here.
There is a fee to enter Canaveral National Seashore. Stops 1 through 5 have ramps for beach access. There are 13 beach parking areas, but some may be closed for repair or improvements. The Seashore may be closed for some rocket launches. Always check before you go. For the latest updates, go here or call 386-428-3384.
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Special Locations along the National Seashore:
The coastal shell middens of Florida’s Atlantic Coast are preserved and you can visit them as part of your seashore adventures in Canaveral National Seashore.
Turtle Mound
Archeological sites such as Turtle Mound are among the last traces of the Timucuan people. Families harvested clams for food and many other uses. Over many seasons the clam shells accumulated resulting in the large mound you will see.To take a side trip to visit Turtle Mound, learn more here.
Seminole Rest Historic Site
Consisting of several ancient shell middens, there is a ½ mile loop trail that is wheelchair accessible. Two homes built prior to 1888 still stand a top this magnificent shell mound. Learn more here.
Please call the Apollo Visitor Center before your visit to inquire about visiting the homes at (386) 428-3384.
